2014 Waits-Mast Pinot Noir, Nash Mill Vineyard, Anderson Valley

Nash Mill vineyard
is located on a southern profile in the Eastern hills at the cool northern end
of the Anderson Valley. Its location is within a large cold air drainage which
further moderates temperatures and slows grape ripening. The typical harvest at
Nash Mill is about 2 weeks later than many other vineyards in the Anderson
Valley.

The vineyard is
owned by Zac and Krista Robinson, whose family also owns Husch Vineyards, the
oldest winery in Anderson Valley. The vineyard is farmed with an emphasis on
balance. The use of irrigation, fertilizers and cover crops is tuned to
devigorate the strong zones and build strength in the weaker areas. Since the
property includes Mill Creek, a healthy salmon fishery, the Vineyard uses Fish
Friendly practices and was certified in 2010.

This is our third vintage with Nash Mill and we continue to harvest a mix of Dijon clones (115 and 667) and Pommard from the the fog-bound, deep-end site. The wine was fermented 100% whole berry with native yeasts and aged 16 months in 33% new French oak (Remond).

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Tasting notes: True vintage after vintage, the pale garnet color of Nash
Mill is deceptive with regard to the wine’s power. The nose has laser precision in its aromas of
blackberry and black currant and is layered with spice aromas of anise, clove
and a hint of bay leaf. On the palate,
blackberry and black plum are supported by the generous body of the wine and
zingy acidity. The textured finish
offers continuity of the fruit and spice as well as plush tannins and notes of
cedar. This is the biggest wine in the
lineup and would pair well with bolder fare such as prime rib.

Enjoy this wine now and over the next 3-5
years.Only 70 cases produced.

Reviews:

94 Points, Pinotfile:Vineyard owned by Zac and Krista Robinson, whose family also owns Husch Vineyards. Harvest Brix 26.5º. A mix of 115 and 667 and Pommard clones harvested from this fog-bound, deep end site. Fermented whole berry with native yeasts and aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Enticing aromas of cherry, cranberry, wilted rose and pipe smoke. Flat-out great on the palate with a delicious core of black cherry fruit. Elegantly composed and satiny in texture, with modest tannins and a sleek, polished demeanor. The oak lends a helping but not intrusive hand. This wine simply stands out immediately upon tasting and continues its peacock tail finish when tasted over a two day period. (July, 2017)

93 Points, Editor's Choice, Wine Enthusiast: Warm spicy wintertime scents like cinnamon, clove and nutmeg meet baked fruit flavors and a broad soothing texture in this full-bodied wine. The color has an amber tint at the rim, the texture is absolutely mouth-filling but gentle, and the finish lingers nicely. The husbandwife winemaking duo let native yeast ferment the wine, and then aged it in 33% new French barrels from Remond. (October, 2017)

Price Details

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$40.00

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$40.00$36.00

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